Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Indianapolis Department of Periodontology - School of Dentistry

Location
Indianapolis

Position Summary
The Department of Periodontology at the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time clinical assistant professor position. This will be a 12-month appointment at either 0.80 or 1.0 FTE, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, or sooner.

TEACHING, INNOVATION & RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES LIVES
The Department of Periodontology at IUSD is recognized worldwide for its commitment to education, patient care, research and service.

JOIN AN INSTITUTION THAT IMPROVES THE WORLD
We are recruiting to our team someone with a proven commitment to developing competent clinicians who are ethical, critical thinkers, lifelong learners, professionally responsible, and people-centered practitioners. The successful candidate will have a record of contributing to and excelling in a team environment built upon conducting world-class, cutting-edge research. These characteristics and abilities are essential because the primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include didactic and clinical instruction within the graduate periodontics program as well as for predoctoral dental students. An intramural or extramural private practice option is also available. Participation in and initiation of research efforts are strongly encouraged.

OUR COMMITMENT As the state's premier urban research institution, Indiana University is committed to being a welcoming campus community. As a member of that community, the IU School of Dentistry seeks candidates whose teaching, service, scholarship, research and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning, working, and patient care environments. This commitment is core to our mission through our school-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. IUSD offers a dynamic learning environment for faculty, in which teaching, research, clinical care, and community service are core to our mission through our School-owned clinics and educational programs in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our main facility includes a state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot James J. Fritts DDS Clinical Care Center on the IU-Indianapolis campus, adjacent to local hospitals and part of an urban academic health center. In 2026, we will open our newly renovated Delta Dental Special Care Clinic to enhance our ability to train oral health professionals and provide care for patients with disabilities, including those with complex craniofacial disorders and medical complexity in an interdisciplinary setting.

Basic Qualifications
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN?
Full consideration will be given to candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• DDS/BDS
• Eligibility for limited or unrestricted dental licensure and an Indiana permit for the use of IV sedation by the employment start date
• Current experience teaching within all areas noted for this position

Department Contact for Questions
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:Vanchit John, DDS, MSD Indiana University School of DentistryProfessor/ChairpersonDepartment of Periodontologyvjohn@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications
IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Board Certification by the American Board of Periodontology

Salary and Rank
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Faculty practice and other revenue-generating opportunities will be considered for eligible candidates.

Special Instructions
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Candidates should send a complete electronic application with the following documents:

• Signed letter of intent that includes a description of your present scholarly activity
• Future research plan description/agenda
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Names of three general professional references with contact information (Reference letters are not requested at this time.)

For Best Consideration Date: 12/15/2025

Expected Start Date: 07/01/2026

Posting Number
IU-101418-2025